Once again I had a chance to attend the CMHC Housing breakfast at the Hotel Beau. I enjoy these annual seminar's as it is an excellent chance to learn more about the economics of the Atlantic Provinces, and more importantly, the local market.
One thing which was repeated in many different ways was that Atlantic Canada faired much better than the rest of the major markets, and Moncton did better ...
Posted by Paul Burns
on February 24, 2010
This is often a very frusterating time of year for REALTORS. We are startng to get buyers coming to us as the weather improves, but the new listings are always lagging behind demand. If you're thinking about selling your home in the next few months, this is a great time to put it on the market. The buyers are getting ready and the interest rates are still low.
The new ...
Posted by Paul Burns
on February 21, 2010
Hi. Joe Schmoe REALTOR here. Property Guys have been having a lot of fun with that one haven't they? According to their latest ad, REALTORs are "useless as a kickstand on a submarine". Clever. The one thing I don't understand is why Property Guys ads always focus on making fun of the competition, rather than focusing on what they can do for their customers. ...
Posted by Paul Burns
on February 15, 2010
There has been a lot of debate in the news about selling privately vs selling through organized real estate. What is a consumer to do? I think it all comes down to what YOU want to do.
People havre been "do it yourself" oriented for many years - especially here in the Maritimes. We're an independed lot. Change your own oil, cut your own hair, make your own clothes and ...
Posted by Paul Burns
on February 4, 2010